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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Joseph Willie Lightfoot
Joseph Willie
Lightfoot
Aug 16, 1949 — Nov 10, 2021
Joseph Willie Lightfoot's Obituary
Joseph Willie Lightfoot, 72, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on November 10, 2021, in Hot Springs. Born August 16, 1949, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Mark Lightfoot and Ella Mae Huggins, and was raised by his Aunt Willie Sims.
When Joe was 5 years old, he and his Aunt Willie relocated to Hopkins Park, Illinois. Later, he relocated to Kankakee, Illinois where he met the love of his life, Minnie Lee Morgan, in 1976 and moved to Chicago, Illinois for a year, then Baldwin, California, and then in 1980 they settled in Long Beach, California. In 1996, they relocated to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where they were married on Joe Willie's birthday in 1997.
Joe began driving 18 wheeler (Big Trucks) as a teen and continued until he was diagnosed with lung cancer in his late 60s. He loved car racing and working on cars.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jeanie Lightfoot; and brother Raymond Ross.
Joe is survived by his wife Minnie Morgan Lightfoot; daughters Yolanda Jones, Denise Jones, and Keisha Anastacia (Jr Ellis) Lightfoot-Ellis; son Joe Lightfoot Jr. Brian Tamoyne Washington; grandchildren Ganea Jones, Ganell Jones, Tayliyah Calhoun, Isiah Calhoun, Ta'Jon Ellis, Bre'jae Washington, Adonte Bradford, Savannah Washington, Rhian Washington, Alexis Washington, Leya Beary, Malik Guinn, Jr., and Malia Guinn; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joe Willie Lightfoot is and will always and forever be missed. We love you!
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Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
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Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church
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Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church
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